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Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown by Anne Glenconner (Hardcover, 2019)
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**DAILY MAIL'S 'BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS TO HELP YOU THROUGH LOCKDOWN'** 'Beautifully written . . . very entertaining, very funny' RICHARD & JUDY 'It's an astonishing story and narrated with a deceptive simplicity. There isn't a boring sentence in the entire book' DAILY MAIL 'Remarkable . . . If your jaw doesn't drop at least three times every chapter, you've not been paying proper attention' THE SUNDAY TIMES 'Gentle, wise, unpretentious, but above all inspiring' THE TIMES 'A candid, witty and stylish memoir' MIRANDA SEYMOUR, FINANCIAL TIMES 'Stalwart and disarmingly honest . . . emotion resonates through this delightful memoir' THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 'Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner's career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind' GUARDIAN 'A startling, rare, beguiling insight into a lost world of royalty and celebrity with as many tears as there are titles' DAILY EXPRESS 'I couldn't put it down. Funny and touching - like looking through a keyhole at a lost world.' RUPERT EVERETT The remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her. Anne Glenconner has been close to the Royal Family since childhood. Eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, she was, as a daughter, described as 'the greatest disappointment' by her family as she was unable to inherit. Her childhood home Holkham Hall is one of the grandest estates in England. Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates. From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations. She married the charismatic but highly volatile Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who became the owner of Mustique. Together they turned the island into a paradise for the rich and famous, including Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and it became a favourite retreat for Princess Margaret. But beneath the glitz and glamour there has also lurked tragedy. On Lord Glenconner's death in 2010 he left his fortune to a former employee. And of their five children, two grown-up sons died, while a thiProduct Identifiers
PublisherHodder & Stoughton
ISBN-139781529359060
eBay Product ID (ePID)19046596838
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
Publication NameLady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHistory
Publication Year2019
TypeTextbook
AuthorAnne Glenconner
Subject AreaBiographies & True Stories
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height238 mm
Item Weight583 g
Item Width160 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorAnne Glenconner
TopicMemorials
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- 06 Jul, 2021
The other side of the coin.
Excellent and compelling book. The highs and very deep lows show how hard life can be for everybody. Unbelievable patience along with strong character shown so many times throughout Lady Glenconners life. So many people would have cracked under the strain. I now see Princess Margaret in a different light as Lady Glenconner new her as an early childhood friend through to her death. Quite insightful on so many fronts. Well worth reading !Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 May, 2023
Anne Glenconnor has an easy, readable style.
I found this a surprisingly enjoyable read. It’s a very relatable insight into life in the upper echelons of society made very real by her admirable “ just get on with it” approach to whatever life threw at her.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Sep, 2021
uplifting , and unforgettable.
very upliffing novel. full of admiration for this lady,who had an amazing life but also a very sad one. having lost my only son i could identify with her. on very sad days i would read it all over again. also i was never a princess margaret fan but i feel as though i know her now and she came across as just like everyone else and just wanted to be happy and loved. would love the chance to meet this wonderful ,inspiring woman.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Feb, 2023
Good book to read
Absolutely brilliant can’t put it down lovely details in the book learning about what happens Anne in her life. Just wish the book was in I better condition it was supposed to good but I don’t think it was and had £1.50 on the book and I paid £3.55 but glad I got it can’t wait to read it and get the new one that’s outVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Jun, 2023
Lady Glenconner was well placed in Society,r had a privilege position close to the Royal family and her warmth and humour make this book enjoyable.
A good quality book for a great price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2020
Good bit of recent history.
Birthday present for my elderly neighbour, and she loves reading of the shenanigans of decadent aristocrats. Some good scandals here, salacious stuff, but no new revelations by the sound of it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Nov, 2019
Honest and funny, with heart.
A great insight into another side of life, written by a great, funny and honest Lady. With heart breaking personal sides.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 18 May, 2020
Excellent read
A really good read from a lady who has lead a fascinating but heartbreaking life. She has stayed a true friend to even those who have gone. Loved reading this book and would love to have tea or drinks with the lady herself.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 16 Jun, 2023
Best book ever
Best book I’ve read in a long time it made me laugh out loud! Gasp with shock and hoot with laughter! Absolutely brilliant!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jan, 2020
Fascinating read
Very entertainig , at times tragic and sad . Gives you a wonderful insight of an almost lost era and way of livingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
